Will inflation hit the 2% target?

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20 markets·Kalshi + Polymarket

Analysis

The CPI rose 3.29% annually as of March 2026, and prediction markets currently indicate a central expectation that inflation will rise by 0.4% to 0.5% for the month of April. There is a 94% probability that the monthly increase will exceed 0.3%, but only a 36% chance that it will climb above 0.5%.

  • March CPI annual rate 3.29%
  • April monthly rise 0.4%-0.5% expected
  • 94% probability of >0.3% monthly CPI
  • 36% probability of >0.5% monthly CPI
  • Energy price volatility concerns

Contracts

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.3% for the year ending in April 2026?: Above 3.3%

K$3K
96¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.6% for the year ending in April 2026?: Above 3.6%

K$2K
45¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.4% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 3.4%

K$1K
57¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.8% for the year ending in April 2026?: Above 3.8%

K$1K
11¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.9% for the year ending in April 2026?: Above 3.9%

K$821
3¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.5% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 3.5%

K$771
49¢

Will the rate of core CPI inflation be above 2.2% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 2.2%

K$693
87¢

Will the rate of core CPI inflation be above 2.5% for the year ending in April 2026?: Above 2.5%

K$541
78¢

Will the rate of core CPI inflation be above 2.6% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 2.6%

K$520
38¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 2.8% for the year ending in June 2026?: Above 2.8%

K$494
60¢

Will the rate of core CPI inflation be above 2.4% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 2.4%

K$492
62¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.7% for the year ending in April 2026?: Above 3.7%

K$446
23¢

Will the rate of core CPI inflation be above 2.8% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 2.8%

K$270
17¢

Will the rate of core CPI inflation be above 2.6% for the year ending in April 2026?: Above 2.6%

K$267
57¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.0% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 3.0%

K$120
88¢

Will the rate of core CPI inflation be above 3.0% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 3.0%

K$104
9¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 2.6% for the year ending in June 2026?: Above 2.6%

K$91
27¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.9% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 3.9%

K$51
22¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.6% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 3.6%

K$45
40¢

Will the rate of CPI inflation be above 3.7% for the year ending in May 2026?: Above 3.7%

K$18
38¢

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